Darius vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Volibear

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Leverage Darius's strong early dueling and pull threat to control jungle tempo and deny Volibear's early pressure.
Avoid direct fights without lane priority or vision to mitigate Volibear's potent invade and counter-gank potential.
Focus on snowballing through early objective control and punishing Volibear's overextensions to maintain map dominance.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast, healthy clears and contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can move first to avoid Volibear's early river fights.
Track Volibear's pathing closely to anticipate his early ganks or counter-invades and position for counter-ganks when lanes show pressure.
Use jungle tempo to secure early dragon or Rift Herald when Volibear commits to side lanes or overextends in river control.

Danger windows

Beware Volibear's level 3-6 invade windows when he can capitalize on lane priority to force fights.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Volibear's stun (Q) and shield (E) make him a strong duelist in tight spaces.
Be cautious contesting objectives when low on health or without smite advantage, as Volibear's sustain and durability can outlast you.

Early game

Execute a full clear to reach level 3 quickly and contest Scuttle only when allied lanes have priority and vision.
Avoid early river fights unless you have clear vision and lane priority to prevent Volibear's strong early invades.
Prioritize safe camp sequencing to maintain health and avoid risky counter-jungle attempts against Volibear's durable early dueling.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks execute (R), enabling lethal all-ins; stack passive before committing to force kills or force Volibear off objectives.
First bruiser item spike increases durability and damage, allowing extended fights where passive stacks dominate.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and first tank item spike, which improve his sustain and tower dive potential.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by securing Scuttle and early dragon when Volibear is forced to side lanes or after counter-ganks.
Use superior dueling and passive stacking to punish Volibear's overextensions and deny his scaling by invading safely.
Leverage level 6 execute resets and first item power spike to snowball leads into side-lane pressure and teamfight access.